{
  "id": 132120,
  "title": "A Gathering Under The Neem – live reading of Amane Adesa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/a-gathering-under-the-neem-live-reading-of-amane-adesa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T13:24:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/a-gathering-under-the-neem-live-reading-of-amane-adesa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Located in Labone, The Velvet Hut, known for African art and cultural representation, welcomed Dade Krama Studios for their inaugural event, “A Gathering Under The Neem.” This event skillfully portrayed an African storytelling tradition, held under a tree and performed live for a captivated audience. The atmosphere was intimate, with soft lighting, aromatic artifacts, and a striking backdrop of colorful amulet patches against a black fabric. Attendees included avid supporters of African art and literature.\n\nThe evening featured the debut of “Amane Adesa – Of Monsters and Gods,” a fantasy literary work rooted in authentic African myth. Narrated by Mawuli Sachey, a renowned voice artist, the story was said to draw on genuine African cultures, settings, traditions, incantations, and histories. Author N.O.M Tutu Ani asserted that the book embodies Africa’s rich heritage, blending real-life proverbs, created echoes of the narrative, and vivid descriptions of ancient gods, incantations, and civilizations. Every chapter began with a quote, some authentic, others crafted to evoke the story's essence. The narrative was described as an epic historical journey, revisiting familiar but ancient routes, reconnecting readers with their African roots.\n\nThe event also included soul-stirring music and a solo performance that delved into the human condition. The night concluded with a raffle, offering winners copies of the book in hardcover and paperback. Hosted by Mawuli Zogbenu, a popular columnist and insurance regulator, the event was a collaboration between Dade Krama Studios Ltd and aimed to inspire a deeper connection with African culture and heritage. Subsequent events were announced to follow.",
  "summary": "The Velvet Hut, curators of African Art and artistic impressions located at Labone, hosted Dade Krama Studios over the weekend in their first collaborative event dubbed “A Gathering Under The Neem”. As strong advocates and purveyors of authentic African and Afrocentric culture and African history and storytelling from the African perspective, “A Gathering Under The […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}